[WSBAPT] Alternatives for PR

Thu Aug 14 10:47:38 PDT 2014

I am a plaintiff’s PI/wrongful death attorney and also have a
probate/estate practice.  I regularly serve as a PR/Administrator in
estates where a plaintiff or defendant have died, whether related to the
tort or not.  In this capacity, I charge $200.00 an hour v. my normal rate
of $300.00 per hour.  Most estates are accomplished for less than
$4,000.00 unless there are complications with debts or assets.  I spoke at
a WSAJ seminar and provided simple instructions on how the probate works
in Washington State.  I don’t see anything unethical about serving as a
PR/Administrator and handling a deceased person’s affairs.

The suggestions provided below are also good alternatives but I don’t
think it is unwise or unethical for an attorney to serve in such roles.

Dalynne Singleton

 <http://www.singletonjorgensen.com/>  

1521 SE Piperberry Way #103

Port Orchard, WA  98366

Licensed in Washington and Oregon

Phone: 360-329-4079

Fax:     360-443-1259

E-mail: dalynne at singletonjorgensen.com

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[mailto:wsbapt-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Kailei Feeney
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Subject: RE: [WSBAPT] Alternatives for PR

There are also smaller players that serve as PRs and may be more
reasonable, if the situation warrants it.  Such as Shannon Scott, with
Scott Estate Services: Shannon at ScottEstate.com (425) 743-2910.

Regards,

Kailei

Kailei B. Feeney
Attorney-at-Law

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[mailto:wsbapt-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Eric Nelsen
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If they won't have a family member and don't have a trusted family friend
who's willing to step into that kind of minefield, then I'd suggest a
professional. Bill Jaback at Partners In Care
<http://www.partners-in-care.org/>  is a good one.  Almost any of the
guardianship fiduciaries would do it--for example, Ohana
<http://www.ohanafc.com/> , or Unlimited Guardianship Services
<http://www.ugswa.org/> . In the past, I've had the client contact the
company/companies and talk to someone there, so they're comfortable with
the choice (and make the choice themselves).

Sometimes the client, after exploring the projected costs, decides that a
family member isn't such a bad option after all.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen

SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC

1320 University St

Seattle WA  98101-2837

phone 206-625-0092

fax 206-625-9040

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[mailto:wsbapt-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of G. (Gus) Benjamin
Lindsey III
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Good morning,

PC’s are a married couple. PC’s estate seems relatively straightforward
from a planning/needs perspective. However, PC’s are very leery of having
either PC or a family member serve as personal representative for either
spouse’s estate. (Apparently one of the PC’s had a bad experience while
acting as a PR. I think the way the estate was divided caused the hard
feelings more anything related to the PR role.) 

PC’s current position is that they want “an attorney” do serve as the PR.
At this point, I do not believe the value of the estate warrants hiring a
professional estate administrator; but perhaps that’s a consideration
assuming the costs are reasonable. (I’ve never used one.) 

What have others done in situations where a client, for whatever reasons,
just did not want a family member to serve as PR? Has anyone actually
agreed to serve as the PR in a similar circumstances? (Obviously that
means a different attorney would have to take on the role of attorney for
probating the estate.)

Just looking for some ideas in case PC’s do not alter their position after
our initial discussion. 

Thanks!

Sincerely,

G. (Gus) Benjamin Lindsey III

Attorney-at-Law

The Law Office of G. Benjamin Lindsey III

2012 Grade Road, Suite 202

Lake Stevens, WA 98258

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